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Live At The BBC [Live, Original recording remastered]

Beatles , The Beatles Audio CD
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Disc: 1
1. Beatle Greetings (1994 Digital Remaster)
2. From Us To You (1994 Digital Remaster)
3. Riding On A Bus (1994 Digital Remaster)
4. I Got A Woman (1994 Digital Remaster)
5. Too Much Monkey Business (1994 Digital Remaster)
6. Keep Your Hands Off My Baby (1994 Digital Remaster)
7. I'll Be On My Way (1994 Digital Remaster)
8. Young Blood (1994 Digital Remaster)
9. A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues (1994 Digital Remaster)
10. Sure To Fall (In Love With You) (1994 Digital Remaster)
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Disc: 2
1. Crinsk Dee Night (1994 Digital Remaster)
2. A Hard Day's Night (1994 Digital Remaster)
3. Have A Banana (1994 Digital Remaster)
4. I Wanna Be Your Man (1994 Digital Remaster)
5. Just A Rumour (1994 Digital Remaster)
6. Roll Over Beethoven (1994 Digital Remaster)
7. All My Loving (1994 Digital Remaster)
8. Things We Said Today (1994 Digital Remaster)
9. She's A Woman (1994 Digital Remaster)
10. Sweet Little Sixteen (1994 Digital Remaster)
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The surviving members of the Fab Four spent much of the 1990s belatedly reuniting to document, promote, and occasionally awkwardly burnish their unparalleled pop music legacy. This double-disc anthology of live-in-the-studio performances originally recorded specifically for the BBC during the most frantic years of early Beatlemania was the first chapter in that effort and the first issuance of previously unreleased Beatles recordings since the late '70s. In many ways, it remains the most artistically revealing. Capturing them at their early '60s live-performance peak, these recordings pay homage to both the band's eclectic musical influences (including Chuck Berry, Phil Spector, Little Richard, Carl Perkins, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Larry Williams, the Coasters, and the Shirelles), and to the enthusiastic and generous sense of musical discovery and the pop proselytizing that accompanied them. A number of the Fabs' own '62-'65 singles and album tracks are also featured, but they mostly take a back seat to the generous collection of previously unreleased cover songs included here. The band's brisk, often irreverent sense of humor also comes to fore in the intros, interviews, and between-song banter. An indispensable part of any true Beatlemaniac's collection and a superb introduction to the roots of a musical legend. --Jerry McCulley

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THE BEATLES Live At The BBC (1994 UK 69-track 2-CD album set of the BBC sessions features many classic Beatles hits picture sleeve with 48-page picture booklet with extensive liner notes! CDPCSP726)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I didn't intend to write a review of this CD, but I was just rifling through the Beatles catalog and noticed that this was way toward the bottom, which meant that, in terms of sales rank, that's also where is was. To think that more people are buying the Anthology series than this is a damn shame.

I guess it's easy to overlook this CD. It came out before all the hype over the anthology, and had been cut out by that time. Also, for some reason, many regard the Beatles' early recordings (before Rubber Soul and Revolver) as dismissable.

Boy, are they missing out! Music does not have to impart a profound (or pretentious, depending on how you look at it) message in the lyrics to be profound. Just listen to Lennon's reading of Baby It's You on this collection and you'll know what I mean.

Maybe it's just a matter of perspective. Maybe younger fans just aren't looking for that niave rush that these guys generated with these songs. Maybe they need to feel that they are finding "the word". If so, they probably will find this album "kid stuff". But, believe me, it's not. In most cases, they lend more grace, excitement and musicainship to these songs than the original artists did, and in some cases that's no mean feat. Plus, they had impeccable taste in the songs they chose to cover. This CD is more than an historical document; much, much more. These are great songs, all given the Beatle touch, at a time when the Beatles were still hungry and at a performing peak. That would soon change.

But, this CD is relatively overlooked. I shouldn't be surprised, because Please, Please Me, With The Beatles and most disappointing, Hard Day's Night are also bringing up the rear in sales. That's a shame, because those CDs, like this one, contain the finest examples of early 60s music that exist, and, believe me, that is really saying something.

This is a classic record. It contains not only textbook examples of what made the Beatles great musically, but also some of the banter and humor that made them such cultural icons. The banter and the humor, like the music, stands up to repeated listening. If the Beatles music has moved you, and you haven't heard this CD, you should do yourself a favor and see what all the fuss was about.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Classic R&B Combines with Beatles Candor April 24 2004
Format:Audio CD
This is a great album that combines the flippant humor of the Beatles with R&B standards of their time and our's. Songs like "Johnny B. Goode," "Memphis, Tennesee," and "The Hippy Hippy Shake," bring back the glory days and (then) contemporary staples of R&B. But the Beatles knew how to please their fans, singing their own "I Feel Fine," "Ticket to Ride," and "A Hard Day's Night." The comedic asides between each song provide a little insight into the humor of the Beatles. This is a great CD to listen to, but it's hard to listen to repeatedly because of the talking in between songs. Once you've heard those once, it's more than enough.
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By BeatleBangs1964 TOP 100 REVIEWER
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I really love this collection. Not only is it a real treat for the ears, it is also a nod to the pioneers of rock and roll. It is a history lesson contained on 2 delightful CDs.

Inveterate Beatle fans will love this collection; for folks just getting familiar with the Beatles or who prefer the more well known songs, e.g. "Can't Buy Me Love," "A Hard Day's Night" will certainly appreciate all the fine music these CDs have to offer.

Each Beatle is individual, unique and distinct and it is that individuality that shines through like a beacon during their performances and interviews. Their musical blends "Come Together" nicely; George demonstrates excellent, strong lead guitar playing on early rock and roll hits such as "Young Blood," "Lucille" and "Nothin' Shakin." Indeed, it is George Harrison's treatment of such early classics that add to the appeal of this collection; he demonstrated a real flair for rockabilly style.

Ringo maintained a steady beat and provided humorous insights into the Beatle banter of the day; John regaled his listening audience with his gift for natural expression and Paul remained, in a sense, the spokesman. Paul, also could hold his own during a light hearted exchange. However, it is McCartney who provided the most serious answers and insights into Beatle exchanges and issues related to the group. One could regard Paul as the Ambassador; he provides a strong voice of reason and background into the world's most successful band.

Timeless classics such as "Things We Said Today," "A Hard Day's Night" and "Can't Buy Me Love" are included in this collection. Interviews with the Beatles are interspersed throughout the collection; the wide range of songs from early rock classics of the 1950s to their own then current hits make for an enjoyable listening experience. It is truly a lesson in the early days of rock and roll; one listens to the Beatles' interpretations and opinions of the early rock pioneers and one gets a real sense of how these early rockers influenced the Beatles to the extent that they did.

Previously unrecorded Lennon-McCartney tunes such as the haunting "I'll Be On My Way" are included on these CDs. The beautiful ballad was later recorded by Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas, contemporaries of the Beatles who had a short-lived stint in the rock and roll sun. Chuck Berry is honored throughout the collection; John Lennon's treatment of "Too Much Monkey Business" will delight most listeners and certainly encourage people to dance! "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven" have also been included on these CDs; "Johnny B. Goode" and "Memphis Tennessee" all stand as musical testament to how Chuck Berry strongly influenced the Beatles' sense of music and style.

This collection is such a worthwhile treat. It is truly a gift -- the gift of the Beatles' previously unrecorded work being made available for the listening public. It is something that will certainly be appreciated, loved and played many times.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A roaring album full of catchy hooks and busting enthusiasm
I was listening to my copy of 'Live at the BBC' today and I realized something: I prefer it to not only the Anthology collection, but also the '1' collection and a few of the... Read more
Published on April 11 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Live At The BBC
In their early days, the Beatles recorded many songs and interviews that were broadcast on British radio. For many years these songs were lost...

...Until now. Read more

Published on May 30 2003 by Rocker_Man
4.0 out of 5 stars Great historical record and 'live' studio performances
The Beatles 'Live at the BBC' is an excellent historical document that captures their early energy in 'live' studio recordings. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2003 by Jack Fitzgerald
5.0 out of 5 stars una joya musical...a musical treasure trove!!!
This CD caught me by surprise when it was released; having the official Beatles catalogue on cassette at the time, i thought that i had heard it all...i was so wrong! Read more
Published on Mar 2 2003 by Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Innocence and Authenticity
Those two words sum up why I enjoy this disc even more than the 3 Anthologies. Listening to it I can envision being a girl in 60's England listening to the BBC. Read more
Published on Feb 15 2003 by M. Love
5.0 out of 5 stars Beatles Live!
This is a great set of music with The Beatles playing some of their early original songs, plus covering lots of other songs many people have never heard them play. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2003 by Greg
5.0 out of 5 stars Includes many songs not on any other Beatles album!
The four Beatles introduce themselves and the instruments they play. Leave it to Mr. Lennon to be the witty one: "I'm John and I too play the guitar. Read more
Published on Jan 12 2003 by Daniel J. Hamlow
5.0 out of 5 stars Rough sound quality but great performances.
Not always pristine performances and the sound is a bit rough in places, but so what. This is great, energetic rock and roll. Read more
Published on Jan 3 2003 by John_999
3.0 out of 5 stars Sounds good in Mono
The Beatles' "Live at the BBC" is entirely in mono, and it sounds great in mono, because that was probably the way it was originally recorded. Read more
Published on July 29 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars Feed Growing Bands Good Music, They Grow Up Big and Strong!
Reviewing anything by the Beatles is a sucker bet. Considering both the quality of their music and the degree of lingering effect they have on modern culture, you can't find a... Read more
Published on July 23 2002 by Kevin L. Nenstiel
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